By Southern Torch Staff Northeast Alabama Community College’s Diversity Committee is excited to announce several events on campus in celebration of Black History Month. Events will be both educational and entertaining,…
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Keener Announces Constable Campaign
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Jeff Keener has announced his intentions to run for DeKalb County Constable, District 4. Keener will be a candidate in the…
Chase Ends in Suicide near Hammondville
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: This morning, at approximately 8 am, a pursuit began in Fort Payne that ended…
Martin Takes 2nd at State
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Jesse Martin, a seventh-grader at Fyffe High School, is a fourth-year participant on the Fort Payne Wrestling Team. Martin placed…
DeKalb Co. Man Killed in Crash
By Southern Torch Staff GADSDEN, Ala. — A one-vehicle crash on Saturday, February 1, claimed the life of a DeKalb County man. Charles S. Bryant, 50 of Collinsville, was killed when…
Two Motorcycle Chases in One Night
By Southern Torch Staff FORT PAYNE, Ala. — From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with…
UPDATED: U.S. 11 bridge over Dry Creek closure delayed
By Southern Torch Staff UPDATE: The closure and detour of U.S. 11 for the bridge replacement at Dry Creek in DeKalb County is being pushed back. Weather conditions during the past…
Harris Announces Run for Commission
By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com DeKALB COUNTY, Ala. — Geraldine Town Councilman Terry Harris has announced his run for DeKalb County Commission, District 2 in the Republican primary. Harris currently…